Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Aug 3

Thank you so much, Jolene! I’m thrilled to be working with you as well. We make a great team! 🎊😊

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Jul 16

Shortly after signing with @keslupo.bsky.social, she made a fantastic move into editorial at a big pub. Super sad to see her go but so grateful for her support and guidance during the transition. I’m now thrilled to be represented by my wonderful new agent @jolenehaley.bsky.social at DMLA!

1 1 5

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Kesia Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social · Jun 25

My big news got announced in @thebookseller.com this morning! I’m so thrilled to be joining @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social on 7th July as Commissioning Editor. 🧵

7 3 47

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Jun 7

Thank you! I’ll take a look!

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

CCR Feline Research Center @cowboycatranch.org · Jun 7

Final reminder. Free, online, no-pressure Cat Book Club 🐈 📚 today at 4 p.m. (CT).

For all details see www.cowboycatranch.org/cat-book-club. #cats #Caturday #books

1 5

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Mary Hertz Scarbrough @mjscarbrough.bsky.social · Jun 4

Absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted in the latest #Mslexia competition for children’s and young adult novels for my historical middle grade, The Questionable Chronicles of Owney, the Globe-Trotting Railway Mail Dog.
#AmWriting #AmRevising

4 1 5

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Jun 4

Major congratulations 🥂!

1 1

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · May 14

More people are writing - and writing with serious dreams of publication - than EVER before. It's tough to stand out with these kinds of numbers in mind, and agents have to make fast decisions! Here are 4 tips from @keslupo.bsky.social on how to avoid a quick no. 🧵

1 3 7

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Writing Day Workshops @writingdaywksp.bsky.social · May 17

Receiving critiques of your writing (from critique partners, editors, or even reviewers) is an essential part of being a writer - but they can be tough pills to swallow. As someone who has both given and received a lot of tough feedback, @keslupo.bsky.social offers 4 tips. 🧵

1 3 9

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Jun 2

#currentlyreading #cats #books #iamreading

1 1 4

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Jun 1

EGYPTOLOGY. MAGIC. MYSTERY. AND CATS, LOTS OF CATS...

www.amazon.com/Daughter-Sun...

#bastet #egyptianmythology #teenfantasy #YAfantasy #yaromance #mythologicalfantasy #books #bookrec #cats #catbooks

2

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · May 21

Awesome summer read, now out in the UK!

www.amazon.co.uk/Marriage-Ven... #summerreads #tbr #books #recommendedreading
@keslupo.bsky.social

1

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · May 18

SCBWI Benelux spring retreat in Mutzenich, Germany
#scbwi #WritingCommunity

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Cheshire Novel Prize @saranaidinecox.bsky.social · Apr 27

I’m excited to say registration for our 2025 Cheshire Novel Prize summer school is now open! You can find all the details here👇

cheshirenovelprize.com/summer-school

Summer School — Cheshire Novel Prize

cheshirenovelprize.com

3 8

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

Wanderlust & Pixie Dust @velvetnmoon.bsky.social · Apr 1

“When I look back at the past and think of all the time I squandered in error and idleness, lacking the knowledge I needed to live; when I think of how I sinned against my heart and my soul, then my heart bleeds. Life is a gift…” #FyodorDostoyevesky #Victorian

1 2 8

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Apr 27

Very wise!

1

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Apr 27

Latest addition to the family… #antiquedolls #gothic #victorian

1

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

After Dinner Conversation® @afterdinnerconversation.com · Apr 27

6 46 270

Mayra Calvani @mcalvani.bsky.social · Apr 27

Congratulations!

1

Reposted by Mayra Calvani

BookwormVaught - Dr Anna Vaught @bookwormvaught.bsky.social · Apr 26

open.substack.com/pub/kesialup...
God love her & I thought I’d add that there’s a reason so many people want her to be their agent: it’s because she’s so bloody brainy and so bloody nice. We are Team Lupo @keslupo.bsky.social